The meals children eat at school are a reliable source of daily nutrition — and for some children, their best source. That gives the 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans real weight for Justin and Hannah Watt, farmers at Cedar Knoll Dairy LLC in Keymar, MD. Hannah, a Pre-K teacher, sees firsthand how federal nutrition guidance …
Category: Ag News
Feb 09
Red Flag Warnings Issued: Fire Danger Escalates Across Oklahoma Amidst Unseasonable Heat
Following a weekend of increased wildfire activity, Oklahoma fire officials are warning of high to very-high fire danger today and tomorrow. A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, gusty winds, and dormant winter vegetation has created a volatile environment for fire spread across the state. While some areas saw light sprinkles yesterday, meteorologists report that the …
Feb 09
Okfuskee County Cattlemen to Host Carcass Contest Awards and Beef Auction Feb. 26
The Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association would like to invite the community to participate in their February 26, 2026 CARCASS CONTEST AWARDS AND BEEF AUCTION at 6 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds in Okemah. No membership is required to attend and a FREE steak dinner is provided. Seven students from area schools are competing for …
Feb 09
Statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Ivomec
Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution to help prevent infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS). The FDA said scientific evidence suggests Ivomec may be effective in preventing New World screwworm infestations in cattle when given within 24 hours of birth, at castration or when a …
Feb 09
Oklahoma Genetics 21st Annual Meeting Coming up February 12th in OKC
Oklahoma Genetics, Inc. (OGI) will hold its 21st Annual Meeting next Thursday, February 12, bringing members and industry professionals together at the Embassy Suites OKC NW in Oklahoma City. The event kicks off with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to pick up their name tags, program materials, and this …
Feb 09
Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 06
Choice Boxed Beef Jumps $2.08 to $369.33 on Friday
Boxed beef values moved higher on Friday, with Choice closing at $369.33, up $2.08 from Thursday, and Select ending at $364.53, up $4.16 on the day. Compared with last Friday, boxed beef values were $3.77 higher. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.80, down from $6.88 on Thursday, while load count declined to 60 from 115. …
Feb 06
Ag Groups React To New Dicamba Label
The EPA has decided to allow over-the-top dicamba use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans for the next two growing seasons, saying farmers still need this tool to fight tough, herbicide-resistant weeds like Palmer amaranth. At the same time, the agency is putting the tightest rules ever on dicamba—cutting use rates in half and adding stricter …
Feb 06
EPA Implements Strongest Protections in Agency History for Over-the-Top Dicamba Use on Cotton and Soybeans for Next Two Growing Seasons
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the strongest protections in agency history for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba application on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. This decision responds directly to the strong advocacy of America’s cotton and soybean farmers, particularly growers across the Cotton Belt, who have been clear and consistent about the critical challenges they …
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